Remote AI Research Scientist - NLP Focus

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 1 976 000 - 2 964 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote AI Research Scientist specializing in NLP to advance language understanding, generation, and conversational AI. You will join a world-class research team and contribute to production-ready NLP systems while publishing at top conferences, all within a remote-first environment.

Required: PhD in CS/AI/Computational Linguistics, 3+ years NLP research, deep learning in NLP (Transformers, LSTMs), Python and libraries (Hugging Face, spaCy, NLTK), and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/AI/Computational Linguistics with a strong NLP focus.
• 3+ years post-doctoral or industry NLP research experience.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (Hugging Face, spaCy, NLTK) and DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Strong publication record in NLP/AI conferences.

Responsabilités

• Conduct cutting-edge NLP research including sentiment analysis, translation, text generation, and conversational AI.
• Design, develop, and implement novel NLP models and algorithms using deep learning.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy research prototypes to production.
• Analyze large datasets to extract NLP insights and metrics.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to research strategy.

Connaissances

NLP expertise

Deep learning

Python

Transformers

LLMs fine-tuning

Formation

PhD in Computer Science / AI / Computational Linguistics

Outils

Hugging Face Transformers

spaCy

NLTK

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in the AI & Emerging Technologies sector, is actively seeking a talented and innovative Remote AI Research Scientist with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP). This position is a completely remote role, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will join a world-class research team dedicated to advancing the state-of-the‑art in NLP and its applications. Your work will involve pushing the boundaries of language understanding, generation, and interaction, contributing to next-generation AI products and services. This is an unparalleled opportunity to engage in high-impact research within a flexible, remote -first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing, including areas such as sentiment analysis, machine translation, text generation, and conversational AI.
• Design, develop, and implement novel NLP models and algorithms using deep learning techniques.
• Stay current with the latest research publications and advancements in the field of AI and NLP.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate research prototypes into production-ready systems.
• Publish research findings in top-tier academic conferences and journals.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify trends and insights relevant to NLP tasks.
• Develop and refine evaluation metrics for NLP models.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patents and publications.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the overall research strategy.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field with a strong focus on NLP.
• 3+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in NLP.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing deep learning models for NLP tasks (e.g., Transformers, RNNs, LSTMs).
• Proficiency in Python and relevant NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK) and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Strong publication record in leading NLP/AI conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS).
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their fine-tuning.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for clear collaboration in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage research projects effectively.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers an exceptional salary package, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. You'll be part of a globally recognized research team, with opportunities to attend and present at leading international conferences. Our client fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, providing resources for professional development. Enjoy the ultimate flexibility and work‑life balance afforded by a fully remote role, contributing to groundbreaking AI research from the comfort of your own home. While the role is remote, the company is rooted in the innovation landscape around Richards Bay, KwaZulu‑Natal .